Question

multiple choice question
what type of cell phagocytizes antigen antibody complexes, allergens, and inflammatory chemicals and secretes histaminase and other molecules that combat parasitic infections?

neutrophil

basophil

lymphocyte

eosinophil

Explanation:

To solve this, we analyze each cell type:

• Neutrophils: Primarily fight bacterial infections.
• Basophils: Involved in allergic reactions and release histamine.
• Lymphocytes: Involved in immune responses (B and T cells).
• Eosinophils: Phagocytize antigen - antibody complexes, allergens, inflammatory chemicals, secrete histaminase, and combat parasitic infections.

Answer:

D. Eosinophil